The property comprises 782 metres (855 yards) or thereabouts of single bank fishing on the River Cocker, including the pools known as ‘Coop Dub’ and ‘Turkey Farm Pool’. The riverbed is also included with the property and extends to approx. 0.66 ha (1.63 acres). Whilst the fishing does not have the benefit of catch records, the River Cocker has historically been renowned for runs of salmon, sea trout and brown trout. It has the benefit of a right of access on foot across the field from Simonscales Lane to the west and can also be accessed via the footpath at Southwaite bridge to the east.

METHOD OF SALE,

The property is offered for sale as a whole by Public Auction at 2pm on Thursday 30th November 2023 (unless sold privately beforehand) within the Fairfield Restaurant, Lakeland Agricultural Centre, Cockermouth, CA13 0QQ.

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Guide Price £20,000 to £30,000.

The property will be offered for sale as a whole subject to reaching undisclosed reserve prices. Please take note that any guide price given is not a reserve price. If a reserve price is not met during the auction the highest bidder will have the right to purchase the property at the reserve price after the auction. The Vendor reserves the right to amend the particulars of sale at any time; not to accept any offer received; to withdraw from the sale or to sell privately at any time prior to the auction. Any changes will be made clear at the Public Auction.

DEPOSITS, CONTRACTS AND COMPLETION,

A 10% deposit of the purchase price will be payable on the fall of the Auctioneer’s hammer. The contracts of sale are also to be signed on the fall of the Auctioneer’s hammer. Copies of the contracts of sale will be available for inspection, by prior appointment only, at the offices of the Solicitor and Agent for two weeks prior to the sale.

The date fixed for completion Friday 5th January 2024 or earlier by mutual agreement.

VIEWING

Strictly by arrangement with the Sole Agents:

Mitchells land and property, Lakeland Agricultural Centre, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0QQ.

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TENURE

The freehold interest in the land is being offered with the benefit of fishing rights.

ENVIRONMENT

The River Cocker is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. In so far as the Vendor is aware, the property is not affected by any other environmental, historical, archaeological or other statutory designation.

CHARGES

VAT will not be charged on this sale. Search Fees may be charged (see auction pack). An auction admin charge of £500 + VAT will be charged to the purchaser payable on erxchange of contracts.

VENDOR’S SOLICITOR:

Louise Holt, Brockbanks Solicitors, Norham House,71 Main Street, Cockermouth CA13 9JS

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MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS

As selling agents we are obliged to carry out customer Due diligence. All prospective purchasers must provide us with proof of identity to be in a position to Bid/Purchase at the auction or register online. Full details and registration link available from the agents.